research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating Beta-Defensin-2 Expression
Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene LIPH
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
research Human Dermal Stem Cells Differentiate Into Functional Epidermal Melanocytes
Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Skeletal Site-Dependent Expression of the Androgen Receptor in Human Osteoblastic Cell Populations
Higher androgen levels and site-specific AR expression cause sex-related skeletal differences, and certain steroids can boost AR expression and androgen effects in bone cells.
research Nanomechanical Characterization of Human Hair Using Nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research Fidelity of the Human Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase
Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase makes very few errors, crucial for preventing degenerative diseases.
research Nanotribological Characterization of Human Hair and Skin Using Atomic Force Microscopy
The research improved understanding of hair and skin properties across different ethnicities and conditions.
research Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris: Comedogenic Properties of Human Sebum in External Ear Canal of the Rabbit
Human sebum can cause acne by clogging pores.
research Friction and Wear Studies of Human Hair and Skin
Human hair and skin friction vary by ethnicity, hair type, and environmental conditions.
research Hair Follicle Regeneration Using Grafted Rodent and Human Cells
Grafted rodent and human cells can regenerate hair follicles, but efficiency decreases with age.
research Shape Variability and Classification of Human Hair: A Worldwide Approach
Human hair can be classified into eight types based on physical features, not ethnicity.
research Minoxidil Activates β-Catenin Pathway in Human Dermal Papilla Cells: A Possible Explanation for Its Anagen Prolongation Effect
Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
research Epidemiology of Vitiligo, Associated Autoimmune Diseases, and Audiological Abnormalities: Ankara Study of 80 Patients in Turkey
Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
research The Keratins of the Human Beard Hair Medulla: The Riddle in the Middle
Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
research Human Hair Keratin Network And Curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research Permeation of Topically Applied Caffeine Through Human Skin – A Comparison of In Vivo and In Vitro Data
Caffeine penetrates human skin in lab tests similarly to real-life conditions, but actual skin use is still essential for accurate results.
research In Situ Tensile Deformation Characterization of Human Hair with Atomic Force Microscopy
AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Activation of TRPV3 Regulates Inflammatory Actions of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
research Regulated Proenkephalin Expression in Human Skin and Cultured Skin Cells
Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
research Alkylation of Human Hair Keratin for Tunable Hydrogel Erosion and Drug Delivery in Tissue Engineering Applications
Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
research Improving Stable Isotopic Interpretations Made From Human Hair Through Reduction of Growth Cycle Error
The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
research Human Hair Follicle Regeneration Following Amputation and Grafting into the Nude Mouse
Human hair follicles can regenerate after removal, but with low success rate.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Micrografts Enriched with Autologous Human Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia: Biomolecular Pathway Analysis and Clinical Evaluation
PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
research Human Hair Follicle Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-diol Metabolism: Effect of Exposure to a Coal Tar-Containing Shampoo
Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research Squarticles as a Lipid Nanocarrier for Delivering Diphencyprone and Minoxidil to Hair Follicles and Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
research Human Hair Follicle and Epidermal Melanocytes Exhibit Striking Differences in Their Aging Profile Involving Catalase
Hair follicle cells age faster and lose pigment due to less catalase, causing hair to turn gray.